Physical Description:
Libby Henderson is a small but wiry girl, with short, curly brown hair that always seems to be in disarray. She has a smattering of freckles across her nose and cheeks and bright green eyes that shine with mischief. Her clothes are well-worn and practical, with sturdy boots to support her as she runs around the ship. Due to her job as a powder monkey, her hands and face are often dirty from handling gunpowder, but she takes great care to keep her hair tied back and out of the way.
Father's Name and Occupation:
Libby's father's name is John Henderson and he works as a ship's carpenter. He spends his days repairing and maintaining the ship's wooden structure, ensuring that it is seaworthy and strong enough to withstand the rigors of the ocean.
Friend/Mentor:
Libby's friend and mentor on the ship is a young sailor named Tom Matthews. Tom works as a midshipman, assisting the ship's officers with various tasks such as navigation and communications. He is a lanky, freckle-faced young man with messy blonde hair and a ready smile. Despite the difference in their ages and ranks, Tom takes Libby under his wing and shows her the ropes, teaching her the skills she needs to be survive at sea and in the air.
Libby's Mother:
Libby's mother, Rebecca, was offered a position as a governess in a wealthy family's household in a distant town when Libby was just a baby. She was unable to visit often due to her demanding schedule but kept in touch via letters. Libby missed her mother terribly and she grew up with a deep resentment for her mother's ambition and decision to abandon her own family for another.